Employment and Education Specialist - QMHP

Job Description

Job Description

Hours: full-time (37.5 hours per week) with full-time benefits including VRS 

Location: Lynchburg VA, 24501

Compensation dependent on experience.

Position Summary

The Employment and Education Specialist serves on the Coordinated Specialty Care (CSC) multidisciplinary team, providing community-based QMHP services to individuals experience first-episode psychosis. Under the direction of a Licensed Mental Health Professional, provides care coordination, client education, crisis de-escalation, psychosocial skills development, and evidence-based supported employment and education service. This is a grant-funded position and may come to an end with the ending of grant funding.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university. Prefer Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in an applicable human services field (including social work, counseling, behavioral science, psychology, or other DMAS-approved human services and related fields degree).
• One year of relevant clinical experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the stated knowledge skills and abilities. Prefer experience working with the population to be served.
• Credential: Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP)

Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of and adherence to existing professional ethical standards. Knowledge and ability to provide evidence-based group/individual therapy. Knowledge of and ability to complete psychiatrically based assessments. Ability to form and maintain effective counseling relationships with clients, monitor client movement in the therapy process, and terminate the therapeutic relationship in appropriate ways. Ability to effectively communicate orally, both in person and by telephone. Ability to effectively communicate in writing and prepare written documents. Ability to maintain a consistent and dependable work schedule. Ability to travel to meetings, other campuses, and counseling sites. Ability to respond to emergency situations in a timely and appropriate manner. Ability to use a personal computer and other office equipment. Ability to participate in and successfully pass behavioral intervention training; includes both verbal de-escalation skills and physical skills techniques to be utilized with consumers as needed. Willing and available to work modified schedules (weekends, holidays, etc.) as required. Ability to drive and must possess a valid driver’s license. May be called upon to travel to any Horizon worksite; transport clients, provide services to client at other locations. Regular attendance at training and Horizon meetings may require travel to a variety of Horizon sites.

THE BEST BENEFITS FOR THOSE WHO TAKE CARE OF THE COMMUNITY

We’re proud to offer some of the best benefits options in Central Virginia.  Participation in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) is exclusively for public service workers in Virginia, while several options exist for life, health, dental, and vision insurance. Emphasis on work-life balance means a generous annual leave policy, ensuring time for wellness, with separate time allocated for sick leave and additionally for paid holidays. Stay active with Horizon’s annual wellness programs and various opportunities to interact with the community throughout the year. Horizon’s sites qualify for both the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and the Behavioral Health State Loan Repayment (BHLRP) programs.  If you are interested in continuing your education, working at Horizon qualifies you to receive discounts at some local universities. 

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Horizon Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).